Technical Leaflet

Chemical nature 1-Methoxy-2-propyl acetate;

Propylene glycol monomethyl ether-1,2-acetate
H
3
C O CH
2
CH CH
3

|
O

|
H
3
C C = O
Molecular formula: C
6
H
12
O
3
Molar mass: 132.16 g/mol
CAS-Number: 108-65-6 EINECS No.: 203-603-9
Delivery specification Property Value Unit Test method
Mass fraction
of methoxypropyl acetate* min. 99.5 % Gas chromatography,
BASF-method
of water max. 0.05 % DIN 51777, part 1
Platinum-cobalt colour max. 10 DIN ISO 6271
* Methoxypropyl acetate contains less than 0.3 % of the 2-methoxy-1-propyl
acetate isomer.
For general instructions on gas chromatography see [1].
Properties
Methoxypropyl acetate is a clear, slightly hygroscopic liquid with a mild
odour. It is freely miscible with most common organic solvents, but has only
limited miscibility with water.

By virtue of its ether and ester groups, methoxypropyl acetate enters into
reactions that are characteristic of ethers and esters and display their sol-
vent power. For instance, it dissolves numerous natural and synthetic resins,
waxes, fats and oils.

Since methoxypropyl acetate may react with the oxygen in the air to form
peroxides, BASF supplies it inhibited with 2.6-di-tert-butyl-para-cresol
(butylated hydroxytoluene BHT).
Methoxypropyl Acetate
Medium-volatility solvent with a mild odour. Does not contain any
hydroxyl groups, and has good solvent power for numerous resins
and dyes. Its main applications are in the coatings and printing inks,
where it can replace ethoxyethyl acetate in many cases.
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Physical data The following physical data have been compiled from the literature as well as
from BASF measurements and calculations. They provide no guarantee of
properties in the legal sense, however.
Boiling range at 1013 mbar 145 147 C
(DIN 53171; 95 Vol.-%; 2 97 ml)

Density at 20 C (DIN 51757) 0.965 0.970 g/cm
3

Refractive index n
20
D
(DIN 53169) 1.401 1.403

Solidification point < 75 C
T [C] Vapour Density Viscosity Specific Thermal
pressure heat conductivity
P [mbar] [g/cm
3
] [mPa s] C
p
[kJ/(kg K)] [mW/(m K)]
40 0.009 1.0310 8.26
20 0.10 1.0099 3.33
10 0.28 0.9992 2.43
0 0.70 0.9885 1.86 141.2
10 1.60 0.9777 1.48 140.7
20 3.37 0.9669 1.20 140.2
40 12.43 0.9451 0.85 2.080 139.2
50 22.06 0.9341 0.73 2.100 138.7
60 37.47 0.9230 0.64 2.110 138.1*
80 96.4 0.9006 0.50 137.0*
100 218.7 0.8780 0.41 135.9*
120 447.5 0.8552 0.34
140 841.8 0.8321 0.28
146.4 1013
* extrapolated
Surface tension at 20 C 28.2 mN/m
at 40 C 25.2 mN/m
Heat of combustion ( H
c
) at 25 C 24 208 kJ/kg

Enthalpy of vaporization ( H
v
) at 25 C 380.6 kJ/kg
at the boiling
point 317.3 kJ/kg
Enthalpy of formation ( H
f
) at 25 C 5036 kJ/kg
Hansen solubility parameters at 25 C:

d
= 15.6 (MPa)
1/2


p
= 5.6 (MPa)
1/2

h
= 9.8 (MPa)
1/2

t
= 19.3 (MPa)
1/2
Evaporation rate (DIN 53170; ether = 1) > 33

Solubility at room temperature
of methoxypropyl acetate in water approx. 22 %-wt
of water in methoxypropyl acetate approx. 6 %-wt
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Applications
Selected applications of methoxypropyl acetate are presented below.
Coatings Industry
By virtue of its good solvent power for numerous resins and dyes, methoxy-
propyl acetate can be used as a solvent, flow improver and coalescent in
coatings.

It is particularly suitable for coatings containing polyisocyanates. In this
case, it is important that the peroxide fraction is as small as possible, as
otherwise the colour of the final product may change. It is for this reason
that we stabilize our solvent with 2,6-di-t-butyl-p-cresol (BHT).
Other applications for methoxypropyl acetate include
flexographic, gravure and screen printing inks
adhesives
ball pen pastes
dyes in furniture polishes or wood stains
dye solutions and pastes for printing and colouring leather and textiles.

Yet another application for methoxypropyl acetate is as a binder for core
sands in foundries.
Literature [1] Technical Information Leaflet of BASF SE: Gas-chromatographic deter-
mination of the degree of purity of solvents and plasticizers (a review)
(TI-CIW/ES 001 e).
Safety
When using this product, the information and advice given in our Safety
Data Sheet should be observed. Due attention should also be given to
the precautions necessary for handling chemicals.
Note
The data contained in this publication are based on our current knowledge
and experience. In view of the many factors that may affect processing
and application of our product, these data do not relieve processors from
carrying out their own investigations and tests; neither do these data imply
any guarantee of certain properties, nor the suitability of the product for
a specific purpose. Any descriptions, drawings, photographs, data, pro-
portions, weights etc. given herein may change without prior information
and do not constitute the agreed contractual quality of the product. It is
the responsibility of the recipient of our products to ensure that any
proprietary rights and existing laws and legislation are observed.
October 2010
BASF SE
Operating Division Petrochemicals
Regionale Business Unit Plasticizers and Solvents Europe
67056 Ludwigshafen, Germany
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